How can I have a spine, if no-one has my back?
So much conflict brews in workplaces because the hierarchy isn’t maintained, and because managers and supervisors don’t always have the support of those they report to.
The Suitcase We’re Dragging Along
Do you carry around a suitcase wherever you go? What makes us who we are today is based on who we’ve been in the past. The experiences we’ve encountered create pathways of memory and emotional patterns for thoughts that trigger feelings. We’ve made our past experiences mean something, often inaccurate for today’s circumstances, and stories […]
Restoring Conflict to Peace
Restoring conflict to peace is a highly sought after commodity for any organization, because the cost of conflict is huge. There is a cost of time, poor decisions, lost productivity, toxic corporate culture, worker turnover, damage to reputation and the legal costs which are substantial. The financial burden is just one part. There’s a gigantic human […]
Should We Cry at Work?
Can you master your emotions all the time? Watching Dragon’s Den one day, Barbara Corcoran, one of the female dragons told a weeping female entrepreneur that she should only cry privately. Corcoran hates when women cry in business situations because she sees them as powerless and lacks trust in their abilities. You can read more […]
Forming New Habits
How’s the new year going so far? Are you on track with your plan? Looking back and ahead at the same time is emotionally exhausting, but an important way to determine what worked, what needs improvement, and how to close the gap between how you spend your time and what is truly important. Strategic planning […]
Be Prepared to Get Messy
It’s a new year, and there is so much potential. We have New Year’s resolutions, great plans and a new outlook of what can be. It’s kind of like being a race horse behind the start gate, and you know that you have the potential to run, and stretch yourself, stride after stride. You could […]
Are You Building Walls?
The hype about building walls to maintain borders is entering through both ears and eyes today, as the US President tries to convince his opposition of a strategy for protection and division. I too am sitting with the idea of building walls; but these are emotional walls that protect us from the pain and suffering […]
Peace At Work
It’s back to work for most, where there’s another family … a working crew that you haven’t necessarily chosen either, but you’re supposed to Play Nice in the Sandbox with them anyway, and that can be challenging.
The Gift of Self
Give to Yourself – So much extra goes into this season. Extra planning, preparation, travel, finances etc, which can leave us feeling fatigued, stressed, pressed for time, and financially exhausted. In the spirit of Christmas, and the holidays that you choose to recognize, I am wishing you peace, joy and love. Many people think I […]
Too Busy to Lead?
I hear this objection all the time … “Im too busy to …” Making time for proper guidance is critical. This tip is written by Greg Schinkel of Unique Training & Development. You’ll learn more like this at our upcoming course at the end of this month. Meanwhile, sink your teeth into this great tip. […]